Easy 60-Second Garlic Shrimp Pasta: Quick & Delicious Dinner!

Name: Easy 60-Second Garlic Shrimp Pasta: Quick & Delicious Dinner!
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 250 grams Shrimp (Peeled and deveined); 150 grams Pasta (Spaghetti or linguine); 3 cloves Garlic (Minced); 2 tablespoons Olive Oil; 1/2 teaspoon Chili Flakes (Adjust to taste); 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (Chopped); 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (Freshly squeezed); to taste Salt; to taste Black Pepper

Learn how to make a super quick and delicious garlic shrimp pasta in just 60 seconds! This easy recipe is perfect for a fast weeknight meal, packed with flavor and ready in no time. Enjoy a gourmet taste with minimal effort!

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Garlic and chili sizzling in olive oil

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

25m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Italian-American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

450

Calories

30g

Protein

50g

Carbs

15g

Fat

Shrimp cooking to perfection in the pan

Ingredients

Shrimp
(Peeled and deveined)
250 grams
Pasta
(Spaghetti or linguine)
150 grams

Garlic
(Minced)
3 cloves
Olive Oil
2 tablespoons
Chili Flakes
(Adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon
Fresh Parsley
(Chopped)
2 tablespoons
Lemon Juice
(Freshly squeezed)
1 tablespoon

Salt
to taste
Black Pepper
to taste

Servings: 2

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Pasta being tossed with shrimp and sauce

Instructions

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Boil the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
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Boil the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
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Don't overcook the pasta! It should still have a slight bite.
2
While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chili flakes, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chili flakes, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Watch the garlic carefully to prevent burning, which can make it bitter.

3
Add the peeled shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until they turn pink and opaque.
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Add the peeled shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until they turn pink and opaque.
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Avoid overcooking shrimp; they become rubbery quickly.
4
Add the cooked pasta, lemon juice, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Toss everything together, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to create a light sauce.
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Add the cooked pasta, lemon juice, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Toss everything together, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to create a light sauce.
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The pasta water helps emulsify the sauce and makes it silkier.
5
Serve immediately and garnish with extra fresh parsley if desired.
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Serve immediately and garnish with extra fresh parsley if desired.
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This dish is best enjoyed fresh off the stove.